Despite his protest that it would be excessive, the Major assembled an assault team.
Five dark mages, dressed in sturdy cotton trousers, leather jackets, high boots, and practical, wide-brimmed leather mesh hats.
It almost looked like a uniform, except they all wore different shapes and colors of clothing. But the same style, overall.
I also chose sturdy clothes, although in my case they were overalls over a shirt, with a leather jacket on top. And solid boots, of course, although mine weren't shiny.
My own hat, made of straw, was more breathable than any leather hat I'd seen.
I wasn't wearing a mosquito net, as visibility was critical, but I covered my neck with a thin cotton bandana.
They stared at me, assessing me, when we met in a field on a horse. I straightened my back even mor
